One of the tenets of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation is funding forward-thinking industry research as evidenced by the release of the Foundation’s most recent research study, “Paperless Transactions: The Competitive Edge.” The following article summarizes the report’s findings so that readers understand the potential impact of paperless transactions in the equipment finance industry.... read more

July/August 2007

The Latin American leasing and financial services industry has earned a place at the global table. In some of the growing economies in Latin America, the equipment leasing and finance industry has matured to a point where it is now imperative for its financial executives to adopt global best practices that will help ensure business sustainability.... read more

June 2007

This year’s Equipment Leasing and Finance Association Funding Conference showcased a healthy stable of equipment lenders with debt appetites across the board. The vigorous nature of the debt market begs the question of leasing’s other component: Does the equipment leasing equity market match the strength of the debt market?... read more

June 2007

In light of recent acquisitions, such as Cerberus’ buyout of Chrysler, and those within the industry predicting a slowdown — or should we say it recession — Commerce Bank’s chief economist Joel Naroff weighs in on the industry and other concerns facing leasing and the economy as a whole.... read more

June 2007

Thinking of going global? Considering China? Fortis Leasing Group’s Don Chan offers us the scoop on leasing in China and the important steps the country has and will be taking to encourage foreign investment. The following is a “must read” for U.S. lessors looking to the East for new opportunities.... read more

June 2007

Each year, the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation’s Industry Future Council (IFC) meets to discuss and deliberate the future of the equipment finance industry over the next five years. Their discussion addresses trends, market conditions and potential economic indicators that affect and potentially will “drive” the equipment finance industry in the near- to mid-term.... read more

June 2007

Though our industry is exciting and dynamic, having been around for 40 or 50 years, it is also mature. Time stops for no one — including our senior-level leasing professionals — many of whom are “baby boomers” now facing retirement or contemplating leaving the workforce. How will the industry deal with filling their shoes?... read more

June 2007

Investors, asset finance specialists and bankers met in New York for the ELFA’s Investor Conference to assess the leasing industry’s current investment landscape. At the same time, business headlines were reporting softening economic conditions and concerns about rising mortgage defaults. Still executives generally agree that the landscape looks bright — if not red hot — as investment capital pours in.... read more

May/June 2007

A Quick Q&A With Robert Rinek, Managing Director of Piper Jaffray’s Financial Institutions Group... read more

May/June 2007

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May/June 2007

Six hundred CFOs were asked their opinions on the economy, financing, M&A activity and their involvement in foreign markets in Bank of America Business Capital’s ninth annual CFO Outlook. Conducted by an independent research firm, respondents were surveyed from late August to early October 2006. ... read more

March/April 2007

Participants in the specialized lending markets are talking about the growing dominance of hedge funds and other alternative sources of capital. Many believe this is a misconception. Diversity Capital’s David D’Antonio reviews the common forms of debt leverage in the markets and how readily available they are.... read more

March/April 2007

A company that appears to be flying high in the black might actually be neck deep in the red if its financing relies heavily on “hybrid” securities. Issuances of hybrid securities — financial instruments that have qualities of both debt and equity — are on the rise. This article reviews three cases that may guide individuals charged with directing a company’s operations to determine whether hybrid securities should be treated as debt or equity.... read more

March/April 2007

In 2006, America’s financial industry was riding the wave of economic boom in a market flooded with capital. Though it’s impossible to predict exactly what course the economy will take, one way to start looking is to follow the money. Each year, the Monitor asks leading funding sources to offer their take on the past year, as well as what the next 12 months promise.... read more

March/April 2007

As President of 2007’s UAEL board of directors, Brad Peterson provides an overview of the association, its history and mission, its value to leasing professionals, its member involvement as well as some testimonials from past officers.... read more

March/April 2007